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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,727.92, 1,047,086.52 and 419,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,727.92, 1,047,086.52 and 419,188.88 is: 578,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,727.92 : 1,047,086.52 = 419,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,727.92/1,047,086.52 = 419,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,727.92x = 1,047,086.52 × 419,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,727.92x = 438,927,025,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,927,025,581.90/758,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,503.85

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